PostgraduateMSc

Research for International Development

Name: Research for International Development
Price: 12965 GBP
Availability: InStock

SOAS University of London

Camden, England

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1 yearDuration

£12,965Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Research for International Development at SOAS University of London. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Research for International Development is a newly established interdisciplinary Taught Masters programme at SOAS, offered jointly by the departments of Economics and Development Studies. This cutting-edge degree is funded and supported by the UK’s ESRC (The Economic and Social Research Council) as part of the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Centre. The programme equips students with the theoretical background and analytical skills to inquire into the relationship between theory, research methods and politics in international development. International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Development

Theories of International Development

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

Quantitative Methods for Development Economics

Politics and Development Policy

Advanced Research Methodology

Dissertation Research Project

Critical Development Studies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,965

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,965

Home Student Fee

£12,965

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£30,000	£36,000
3 years	£24,500	£31,000	£37,000
5 years	£29,000	£35,500	£47,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working

5%Work & Study

15%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

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